Charley was originally expected to hit Tampa, but just twelve hours prior to landfall, it curved to the right, putting Central Florida right in its path. Charley reached Category 4 strength, with winds at 150 miles per hour.

The winds had a direct impact here in the community, ripping the roof right off of Brookside Elementary in Winter Park, leaving damage to the school, as well as the school’s cafeteria.

The school had to be shut down for two weeks, and students had to eat lunch in the hallway for a full year.